Accor: Commis Chef (Tandoor) — Chennai, TN, India

About Accor

Accor operates in hospitality through hotels, restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Its employer material describes a collection of brands with different identities and a common focus on guest experiences. The business therefore brings together the service and operational functions needed to run hospitality venues, rather than offering one uniform hotel product. Its recruitment introduction emphasises opportunities across professions within hotels and other hospitality settings, reflecting the range of work involved in delivering those experiences.

The position and its setting

Accor lists Commis Chef (Tandoor) in Chennai, TN, India, under reference REF114446W. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 10 August 2026
• Brands: AccorHotel

Responsibilities and work described

• We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Commis Chef to join our culinary team in Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road, India
• As a key member of our kitchen staff, you will specialize in tandoor cooking techniques and contribute to the preparation of authentic Indian cuisine
• Support: the preparation and cooking of tandoor dishes, ensuring high-quality and consistent results
• Maintenance: and operate the tandoor oven, adhering to safety protocols and cooking standards
• Stock and organize ingredients for tandoor dishes, ensuring freshness and quality
• Collaboration: with kitchen staff to coordinate meal preparation and timing
• Follow recipes and portion controls to minimize waste and maintain food costs
• Maintenance: a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards
• Support: inventory management and stock rotation for tandoor-related ingredients
• Participate in menu development and suggest improvements for tandoor dishes
• Support: other kitchen areas as needed during peak hours
• Attend team meetings and training sessions to enhance culinary skills and knowledge

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Degree or Diploma in Hotel Management or relevant culinary field
• Experience: tandoor cooking techniques and Indian cuisine
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP)
• Familiarity: kitchen equipment, especially tandoor ovens
• Understanding: fire and life safety procedures in a commercial kitchen setting
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Physical stamina and dexterity to handle long hours of standing and cooking
• Attention to detail in food preparation and presentation
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new culinary techniques and recipes
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Chennai, TN, India

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Commis Chef (Tandoor) vacancy is not an offer for reference REF114446W; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

A closing date is not confirmed in this article. Check the current employer page before submitting: an undated posting can change or be withdrawn.

How to apply to Accor

Applications follow the official employer page linked below.

Open the official Accor posting below and match the title and reference REF114446W.

Compare your qualifications and experience with the essential conditions for the Chennai, TN, India position, then read the preferred criteria separately.

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Practical preparation: inventory

Inventory experience should identify the stock context and the activities you handled: records, counts, reconciliation, planning or issue resolution. Explain how differences were investigated and checked.

Relevant skills

• training
• inventory
• food safety
• culinary operations
• food preparation
• menu planning
• kitchen operations
• communication